Coin of the Realm

1 Gold = 10 Silvers. 1 Silver = 10 copper.

Coins

One Gold – (100 cp, Gold) Royal– This large gold coin bears the stamp of the Coat of Arms of Solurius. On the opposite side it bears the likeness of the King and Queen upon their thrones, commemorating their twenty-fifth anniversary of reign.

Half-gold ( 50 cp, Gold) Castle – This smaller gold coin bears a Likeness of the castle, on the opposite side it shows a 50 in roman numerals.

Silver (10cp, Silver) Kingshead or King's Silver – This silver coin bears the likeness of King Byron Meldrum the Third on one side, and on it's opposite side it bore a 10 in roman numerals.

Half-Silver (5 cp Silver) Queenshead or Queen's Silver- This silver coin bears the likeness of Queen Calliean Meldrum on one side, and the opposite side bearing a 5 in roman numerals

Copper (1 cp, Copper) Arms- This medium sized copper coin is the standard of the Realm. The one side bears the Solurian Coat of Arms on one side, and a 1 in roman numerals on the other side.

Half Copper (½ cp, Copper) Dragon – The smaller copper coin has a dragon curled within it on one side, the opposite side bearing a ½ in roman numerals.

Quarter Copper (¼ cp, Copper) Stag – This smaller copper coin bears the Solurian Stag on one side, and a ¼ on the opposite side in roman numerals.

Eighth-Copper (1/8 cp, Copper) Thistle - This small coin (about the size of a wheat penny IRL) is the smallest coin of the Realm, bearing a single Thistle. The opposite side bears an 1/8 in Roman numerals.

Generally beyond the royals, should someone need to trade in denominations beyond medium sized exchanges or Royals. (Something in the 1000s of Coppers) it is generally accepted to use Silver or Gold bars bearing an official stamp, generally worth about 50 of the lower coin of that metal, or gemstones, especially for deals that involve great travel, like powerful Merchant-Traders. Gems can have a little variance based on assessments by individual gem experts, so their worth may be agreed upon in contract prior. Within the borders, for larger sums, the Royal Bank also issues and encourages Promissory Notes for all amounts.

The Copper is the standard coin of the realm, and the basis for which all the coins are valued. The Copper and it's derivatives (Half, Quarter, Eighth) are used for the day to day purchases of the lower class and vague middle class of the realm. Higher end purchases tend to be in Silver, which is also used more often by lower end merchants, clerks, and similar jobs. Gold is used almost exclusively for larger debts, higher end merchants, gem traders, and professionals.

Stipends scales: Stipends were usually given to help with the upkeep of manor homes or similar structures, in part as many could double as defensive holdings in case of raid or siege. Nobles were generally expected to generate their own incomes from their lands, taxes, and businesses.

Duke/Duchess.........................900 Gold per month
Earl/Countess..........................600 GP/ month
Viscount/Viscountess ..............400 GP/ month
Baron/Baroness ......................250 GP/ month
Baronet/Baronetta....................100 GP/ month
Lord/Lady ..................................50 GP/ month

((I could not agree more. It sure helps to tie together the economic picture of our realm. Thank you Wayne.))